Medtronic today announced the full U.S. rollout of the Neuroguard IEP system, a carotid stent and embolic protection device. The launch follows a limited market release and builds on Medtronic’s exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with the device’s developer Contego Medical. Neuroguard IEP combines a nitinol stent, dilation balloon and … [Read more...] about Medtronic launches full U.S. distribution of Neuroguard IEP carotid stent system
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Zenflow gets FDA nod for single-use cystoscope
Zenflow announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Spring scope and camera control unit (CCU). The South San Francisco, California-based company touts its Spring scope and CCU as the first single-use cystoscope of its kind. It features a 12-fr working channel, making it more than 80% larger than current single-use models, the … [Read more...] about Zenflow gets FDA nod for single-use cystoscope
ProVerum raises $80M for nitinol stent that treats BPH
ProVerum announced today that it closed an $80 million Series B equity financing to support its device to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). MVM Partners led the financing. New investors OrbiMed and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) also joined in. Existing investors Gilde Healthcare Partners, Lightstone Ventures, Atlantic Bridge … [Read more...] about ProVerum raises $80M for nitinol stent that treats BPH
Second Heart Assist adds investment firm veteran to board
Second Heart Assist announced that it appointed Bill Carpou to its board of directors as it prepares to scale its cardio-renal platform. Carpou currently serves as CEO of Octane, a leading growth platform for medical technology companies. He previously held a senior operating role with Blackstone, the world's largest alternative investment … [Read more...] about Second Heart Assist adds investment firm veteran to board
Stryker’s Inari Medical launches next-gen thrombectomy system
Inari Medical — now part of Stryker — today announced the launch of its next-generation InThrill thrombectomy system. The company describes InThrill as the first and only purpose-built small vessel and arteriovenous (AV) access thrombectomy system that can deliver fast, complete luminal clot removal. Inari says its second-generation, 8-Fr, … [Read more...] about Stryker’s Inari Medical launches next-gen thrombectomy system
Anaconda Biomed wins CE mark for funnel catheter
Anaconda Biomed announced today that it received CE mark approval to commercialize its ANA5 funnel catheter in Europe. The company designed ANA5, a next-generation funnel catheter, to optimize mechanical thrombectomy. It maximizes clot capture with its vessel-matching diameter funnel. Simultaneously, it enables antegrade flow arrest and offers the … [Read more...] about Anaconda Biomed wins CE mark for funnel catheter
Terumo Neuro launches Sofia Flow 88 for stroke care, expanding aspiration catheter line
Terumo Neuro (formerly MicroVention) has launched the Sofia Flow 88 large-bore aspiration catheter, designed for supporting clot removal in stroke procedures. The catheter features a 0.088 in. inner diameter and incorporates design enhancements aimed at improving procedural control, vessel safety, and compatibility across aspiration … [Read more...] about Terumo Neuro launches Sofia Flow 88 for stroke care, expanding aspiration catheter line
Reflow Medical wins FDA de novo clearance for Spur stent
Reflow Medical today announced it received FDA de novo clearance for its Spur Peripheral Retrievable Stent System for infrapopliteal arterial disease. The system is cleared for use in de novo or restenotic lesions following predilatation in below-the-knee (BTK) vessels. It combines a self-expanding stent with an integrated balloon catheter on an … [Read more...] about Reflow Medical wins FDA de novo clearance for Spur stent
Terumo begins limited release of Roadsaver carotid stent following FDA nod
Terumo Interventional Systems has announced the early commercial availability of its FDA-approved Roadsaver Carotid Stent System. Roadsaver is a dual-layer micromesh carotid stent designed to reduce embolic risk during carotid artery stenting (CAS) procedures. It is indicated for use in patients with carotid artery stenosis who are at increased … [Read more...] about Terumo begins limited release of Roadsaver carotid stent following FDA nod
Surmodics launches Pounce XL thrombectomy system
Surmodics (Nasdaq:SRDX) announced today that it commercially launched the Pounce XL thrombectomy system for clot removal. Pounce XL joins the larger suite of Pounce thrombectomy systems. They offer rapid endovascular removal of acute or chronic clot from peripheral arteries. Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Surmodics designed Pounce to enable … [Read more...] about Surmodics launches Pounce XL thrombectomy system
